Crystalline forms of seletalisib

ABSTRACT

Crystalline forms of seletalisib, designated as Form B and Form F and characterized herein, being selective inhibitors of PI3 kinase enzymes, in particular of the human PBKδ isoform, are accordingly of benefit in medicine, for example in the treatment of inflammatory, autoimmune, cardiovascular, neurodegenerative, metabolic, oncological, nociceptive or ophthalmic conditions.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is a U.S. national phase of International ApplicationNo. PCT/EP2018/063640, filed May 24, 2018, which claims priority fromGreat Britain Application no. 1708856.8, filed Jun. 2, 2017, thedisclosure of each of which is incorporated herein by reference in itsentirety.

The present invention relates to crystalline forms of seletalisib, andto their use in therapy. More particularly, the present inventionprovides Form B and Form F of seletalisib.

The systematic chemical name of seletalisib isN-{(R)-1-[8-chloro-2-(1-oxypyridin-3-yl)quinolin-3-yl]-2,2,2-trifluoroethyl}pyrido[3,2-d]pyrimidin-4-ylamine.Seletalisib, which is specifically disclosed in WO 2012/032334, has thechemical structure represented by formula (I):

Seletalisib is a selective inhibitor of phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K)enzymes, in particular of the human PI3Kδ isoform. Consequently,seletalisib is of benefit as a pharmaceutical agent, especially in thetreatment of adverse inflammatory, autoimmune, cardiovascular,neurodegenerative, metabolic, oncological, nociceptive and ophthalmicconditions.

The PI3K pathway is implicated in a variety of physiological andpathological functions that are believed to be operative in a range ofhuman diseases. Thus, PI3Ks provide a critical signal for cellproliferation, cell survival, membrane trafficking, glucose transport,neurite outgrowth, membrane ruffling, superoxide production, actinreorganization and chemotaxis (cf. S. Ward et al., Chemistry & Biology,2003, 10, 207-213; and S. G. Ward & P. Finan, Current Opinion inPharmacology, 2003, 3, 426-434); and are known to be involved in thepathology of cancer, and metabolic, inflammatory and cardiovasculardiseases (cf. M. P. Wymann et al., Trends in Pharmacol. Sci., 2003, 24,366-376). Aberrant upregulation of the PI3K pathway is implicated in awide variety of human cancers (cf. S. Brader & S. A. Eccles, Tumori,2004, 90, 2-8).

Being a potent and selective PI3K inhibitor, seletalisib is thereforebeneficial in the treatment and/or prevention of various human ailments.These include autoimmune and inflammatory disorders such as Sjögren'ssyndrome, activated phosphoinositide 3-kinase delta syndrome (APDS),rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, asthma, inflammatory boweldisease, psoriasis and transplant rejection; cardiovascular disordersincluding thrombosis, cardiac hypertrophy, hypertension, and irregularcontractility of the heart (e.g. during heart failure);neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson'sdisease, Huntington's disease, stroke, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis,spinal cord injury, head trauma and seizures; metabolic disorders suchas obesity and type 2 diabetes; oncological conditions includingleukaemia, glioblastoma, lymphoma, melanoma, and human cancers of theliver, bone, skin, brain, pancreas, lung, breast, stomach, colon,rectum, prostate, ovary and cervix; pain and nociceptive disorders; andophthalmic disorders including age-related macular degeneration (ARMD).

Seletalisib is currently undergoing separate clinical trials to assessits suitability for the treatment of Sjögren's syndrome (includingprimary Sjögren's syndrome) and APDS.

As noted above, seletalisib is specifically disclosed in WO 2012/032334.However, there is no disclosure in that publication of specificcrystalline forms of seletalisib.

WO 2016/170014 describes the use of seletalisib for the treatment ofSjögren's syndrome (including primary Sjögren's syndrome).

Copending international patent application PCT/EP2017/061567 (publishedon 23 Nov. 2017 as WO 2017/198590) describes the use of seletalisib forthe treatment of activated phosphoinositide 3-kinase delta syndrome(APDS), also known as PASLI (p110δ-activating mutation causing senescentT cells, lymphadenopathy and immunodeficiency).

The crystal forms of the invention—i.e. Form B and Form F ofseletalisib—possess advantageous properties, making them particularlyamenable for formulation as pharmaceutical agents. In particular, thecrystal forms of the invention demonstrate high thermodynamic physicalstability (representing the ultimate equilibrium state) and/or highkinetic physical stability (representing the actual stability as a solidpowder exposed to an environment of a specific temperature and relativehumidity).

In a first aspect, the present invention provides Form B of seletalisib.Form B is a hydrated crystal form which can be prepared as describedbelow. Form B can be represented by formula (IA):

wherein n is at least about 0.1 and no more than about 2.1.

Suitably, n is at least about 0.9 and no more than about 2.1.

In a first embodiment, Form B exists as a monohydrate. Typically, n isat least about 0.9 and no more than about 1.5. Suitably, n is at leastabout 0.9 and no more than about 1.1. Generally, n is approximately 1.0.

In a second embodiment, Form B exists as a dihydrate. Typically, n is atleast about 1.5 and no more than about 2.1. Suitably, n is at leastabout 1.9 and no more than about 2.1. Generally, n is approximately 2.0.

In a third embodiment, Form B exists as a variable water content hydratewherein n is at least about 0.9 and no more than about 2.1. Suitably, nis at least about 1.0 and no more than about 2.0. Generally, n isapproximately 1.5.

Analytical and characterization data for Form B of seletalisib arepresented below.

In a second aspect, the present invention provides Form F ofseletalisib. Form F is an anhydrous crystal form which can be preparedas described below.

Analytical and characterization data for Form F of seletalisib arepresented below.

The present invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition whichcomprises Form B or Form F of seletalisib (hereinafter referred to as“the active ingredient”) in association with one or morepharmaceutically acceptable carriers.

Pharmaceutical compositions according to the invention may take a formsuitable for oral, buccal, parenteral, nasal, topical, ophthalmic orrectal administration, or a form suitable for administration byinhalation or insufflation.

For oral administration, the pharmaceutical compositions may take theform of, for example, tablets, lozenges or capsules prepared byconventional means with pharmaceutically acceptable excipients such asbinding agents (e.g. pregelatinised maize starch, polyvinylpyrrolidoneor hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose); fillers (e.g. lactose,microcrystalline cellulose or calcium hydrogenphosphate); lubricants(e.g. magnesium stearate, talc or silica); disintegrants (e.g. sodiumstarch glycollate or croscarmellose sodium); or wetting agents (e.g.sodium lauryl sulphate). The tablets may be coated by methods well knownin the art. Granules (e.g. for incorporation into capsules) may beobtained by methods well known from the art. Liquid preparations fororal administration may take the form of, for example, solutions, syrupsor suspensions, or they may be presented as a dry product forconstitution with water or other suitable vehicle before use. Suchliquid preparations may be prepared by conventional means withpharmaceutically acceptable additives such as suspending agents,emulsifying agents, non-aqueous vehicles or preservatives. Thepreparations may also contain buffer salts, flavouring agents, colouringagents or sweetening agents, as appropriate.

Preparations for oral administration may be suitably formulated to givecontrolled release of the active ingredient.

For buccal administration, the compositions may take the form oftablets, lozenges or thin films formulated in conventional manner.

The active ingredient may be formulated for parenteral administration byinjection, e.g. in the form of a microsuspension or nanosuspension forbolus injection or infusion. Formulations for injection may be presentedin unit dosage form, e.g. in glass ampoules or multi-dose containers,e.g. glass vials. The compositions for injection may take such forms assuspensions, solutions or emulsions in oily or aqueous vehicles, and maycontain formulatory agents such as suspending, stabilising, preservingand/or dispersing agents. Alternatively, the active ingredient may be inpowder form for constitution with a suitable vehicle, e.g. sterilepyrogen-free water, before use.

In addition to the formulations described above, the active ingredientmay also be formulated as a depot preparation. Such long-actingformulations may be administered by implantation or by intramuscularinjection.

For nasal administration or administration by inhalation, the activeingredient may be conveniently delivered in the form of an aerosol spraypresentation for pressurised packs or a nebuliser, with the use of asuitable propellant, e.g. dichlorodifluoromethane,fluorotrichloromethane, dichlorotetrafluoroethane, carbon dioxide orother suitable gas or mixture of gases.

The compositions may, if desired, be presented in a pack or dispenserdevice which may contain one or more unit dosage forms containing theactive ingredient. The pack or dispensing device may be accompanied byinstructions for administration.

For topical administration the active ingredient may be convenientlyformulated in a suitable ointment containing the active componentsuspended or dissolved in one or more pharmaceutically acceptablecarriers. Particular carriers include, for example, mineral oil, liquidpetroleum, propylene glycol, polyoxyethylene, polyoxypropylene,emulsifying wax and water. Alternatively, the active ingredient may beformulated in a suitable lotion containing the active ingredientsuspended or dissolved in one or more pharmaceutically acceptablecarriers. Particular carriers include, for example, mineral oil,sorbitan monostearate, polysorbate 60, cetyl esters wax, cetearylalcohol, benzyl alcohol, 2-octyldodecanol and water.

For ophthalmic administration the active ingredient may be convenientlyformulated as micronized suspensions in isotonic, pH-adjusted sterilesaline, either with or without a preservative such as a bactericidal orfungicidal agent, for example phenylmercuric nitrate, benzylalkoniumchloride or chlorhexidine acetate. Alternatively, for ophthalmicadministration the active ingredient may be formulated in an ointmentsuch as petrolatum.

For rectal administration the active ingredient may be convenientlyformulated as suppositories. These can be prepared by mixing the activeingredient with a suitable non-irritating excipient which is solid atroom temperature but liquid at rectal temperature and so will melt inthe rectum to release the active component. Such materials include, forexample, cocoa butter, beeswax and polyethylene glycols.

The quantity of active ingredient required for the prophylaxis ortreatment of a particular condition will vary depending on the activeingredient chosen, the medical indication, and the age and condition ofthe patient to be treated. In general, however, daily dosages fromaround 10 ng/kg to 1000 mg/kg body weight will typically be appropriate.The determination of dosage range and optimal dosage for a given patientis within the ordinary capability of the skilled practitioner.

Form F of seletalisib may be prepared by a process which comprisesreacting the compound of formula (II) with a compound of formula (III):

wherein L¹ represents C₁₋₆ alkoxy, optionally substituted aryloxy,optionally substituted arylthio or optionally substituted heteroaryl;under anhydrous conditions.

In a first embodiment, L¹ represents C₁₋₆ alkoxy, especially C₁₋₄alkoxy. In a second embodiment, L¹ represents unsubstituted aryloxy orsubstituted aryloxy. In a third embodiment, L¹ represents unsubstitutedarylthio or substituted arylthio. In a fourth embodiment, L¹ representsunsubstituted heteroaryl or substituted heteroaryl.

The term “alkyl” as used herein includes straight-chained and branchedC₁₋₆ alkyl groups, for example C₁₋₄ alkyl groups. Typical examplesinclude methyl and ethyl groups, and straight-chained or branchedpropyl, butyl and pentyl groups. Particular alkyl groups include methyl,ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, sec-butyl, isobutyl, tert-butyl,2,2-dimethylpropyl and 3-methylbutyl. Derived expressions such as “C₁₋₆alkoxy” are to be construed accordingly.

Where L¹ represents C₁₋₆ alkoxy, suitable values include methoxy,ethoxy, n-propoxy, n-butoxy and isobutoxy. A particular value of L¹ isethoxy.

Typical examples of optional substituents on L¹ include one to five(preferably one, two or three) substituents independently selected fromhalogen, nitro, C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₁₋₆ alkoxy and di(C₁₋₆)alkylamino.

Typical examples of specific substituents on L¹ include one to five(preferably one, two or three) substituents independently selected fromfluoro, chloro, nitro, methyl, methoxy and dimethylamino.

The term “aryl” as used herein refers to monovalent carbocyclic aromaticgroups derived from a single aromatic ring or multiple condensedaromatic rings. Suitable aryl groups include phenyl and naphthyl,preferably phenyl. Derived expressions such as “aryloxy” and “arylthio”are to be construed accordingly.

Where L¹ represents optionally substituted aryloxy, typical valuesinclude unsubstituted phenoxy and substituted phenoxy. Suitable valuesinclude phenoxy, pentafluorophenoxy, chlorophenoxy (especially4-chlorophenoxy), nitrophenoxy (especially 4-nitrophenoxy),methylphenoxy (especially 4-methylphenoxy), trimethylphenoxy (especially2,4,6-trimethylphenoxy) and methoxyphenoxy (especially4-methoxyphenoxy).

Where L¹ represents optionally substituted arylthio, typical valuesinclude unsubstituted phenylthio and substituted phenylthio. Suitablevalues include phenylthio.

The term “heteroaryl” as used herein refers to monovalent aromaticgroups containing at least 5 atoms derived from a single ring ormultiple condensed rings, wherein one or more carbon atoms have beenreplaced by one or more heteroatoms selected from oxygen, sulphur andnitrogen. Suitable heteroaryl groups include imidazolyl, triazolyl andpyridinyl.

Where L¹ represents heteroaryl, typical values include unsubstitutedheteroaryl and substituted heteroaryl. Suitable values includeimidazolyl (especially imidazol-1-yl), triazolyl (especially1,2,4-triazol-1-yl) and dimethylaminopyridinium (especially4-(dimethylamino)pyridinium-1-yl).

Suitable values of L¹ include methoxy, ethoxy, n-propoxy, n-butoxy,isobutoxy, phenoxy, pentafluorophenoxy, 4-chlorophenoxy, 4-nitrophenoxy,4-methylphenoxy, 2,4,6-trimethylphenoxy, 4-methoxyphenoxy, phenylthio,imidazol-1-yl, 1,2,4-triazol-1-yl and 4-(dimethylamino)pyridinium-1-yl.

The reaction between compounds (II) and (III) is generally performed inthe presence of an acid, e.g. a mineral acid such as hydrochloric acid.The reaction may be conveniently effected at an elevated temperature inan anhydrous solvent, e.g. a C₁₋₄ alkanol such as anhydrous n-propanol.

The intermediate of formula (II) may be prepared by the method describedin the accompanying Examples; or by a procedure analogous to any one ofthose described in WO 2012/032334.

The intermediates of formula (III) may be prepared by the methoddescribed in the accompanying Examples, or by procedures analogousthereto.

Form B of seletalisib may be prepared by a process which comprisescontacting Form F of seletalisib with water in an organic solvent (e.g.as a solution or slurry); followed by crystallization therefrom.

Appositely, Form F of seletalisib may be dissolved in a mixture of waterand a cyclic ether solvent, e.g. 2-methyltetrahydrofuran, at an elevatedtemperature, e.g. a temperature in the region of 40° C. Typically, themixture may be treated with a base, e.g. an alkali metal hydroxide suchas sodium hydroxide, to attain a pH in the region of 10.5. After washingthe organic phase with aqueous medium, e.g. water and/or brine, tore-establish neutral pH, the mixture may typically be redissolved in analternative solvent, e.g. a C₁₋₄ alkanol such as 2-propanol, thentreated with water and heated at a temperature in excess of 65° C. Afterslow cooling to a temperature in the region of 20° C., more water isslowly added. The mixture is then gradually cooled and aged, generallyat a temperature in the region of 0° C., before the product is allowedto crystallize from the mixture and collected.

Form B of seletalisib may be converted into Form F by a process whichcomprises contacting Form B of seletalisib with a water-free medium(e.g. as a solution or slurry); followed by crystallization therefrom.

Appositely, Form B of seletalisib may be dissolved in a substantiallywater-free solvent, e.g. a C₁₋₄ alkanol such as 2-propanol, at anelevated temperature, e.g. a temperature in the region of 50° C.;followed by partial distillation of the solvent and slow cooling to atemperature in the region of 0° C.; before the product is allowed tocrystallize from the reaction mixture and collected.

The following Examples illustrate the preparation, analysis andcharacterization of Form B and Form F of seletalisib.

PREPARATIVE EXAMPLES Intermediate 1 2,8-Dichloroquinoline-3-carbaldehyde

A reactor was charged with 2-methyltetrahydrofuran (50 mL). The reactorwas cooled to −10° C., then n-butyllithium (24 mL of a 2.5M solution inhexane) was charged dropwise into the reactor. The mixture was stirredfor 10 minutes, then a solution of 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine (8.9 g)in 2-methyltetrahydrofuran (7.5 mL) was slowly added. The mixture wasstirred for 10 minutes at −10° C., then warmed to 0° C. After 1 h at 0°C., the reactor was cooled to −78° C. A separately prepared solution of2,8-dichloroquinoline (7.5 g) in 2-methyltetrahydrofuran (50 mL) wascharged dropwise into the reactor whilst maintaining the reactiontemperature below −70° C. The reactor was charged dropwise with4-formylmorpholine (7.2 g) whilst maintaining the reaction temperaturebelow −70° C. Aqueous citric acid solution (25 wt %; 3.5 mL) was addeddropwise at −78° C. The reaction mixture was allowed to warm slowly toroom temperature. An aqueous solution of citric acid (25 wt %; 30 mL)was added at room temperature, then the mixture was heated to 45-50° C.and stirred for 1 h. The organic phase was separated, then washed with10% citric acid (30 mL) and water (30 mL). The washed organic layer wasconcentrated under vacuum until approximately 5.5 vol, then maintainedat ˜60° C. until crystallization commenced. The mixture was aged, thencooled to 0° C. with the slow addition of heptanes (60 mL). The residuewas aged at 0° C., then filtered and washed with heptanes (30 mL). Thewet material was dried at 40° C. under vacuum, to afford the titlecompound.

Notes

-   -   The reaction as described above is performed in        2-methyltetrahydrofuran. An alternative solvent that can be        employed in the above reaction is tetrahydrofuran. It is        believed that diethyl ether, tert-butyl methyl ether and/or        cyclopentyl methyl ether could also be employed as alternative        solvents.    -   The reaction as described above employs the lithium salt of        2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine. An alternative reagent that can        be employed is the lithium salt of diisopropylamine.

Intermediate 2 8-Chloro-2-(pyridin-3-yl)quinoline-3-carbaldehyde

A nitrogen-flushed reactor was charged with Intermediate 1 (10 g),tris-(dibenzylideneacetone)dipalladium(0) (200 mg),tri-tert-butylphosphonium tetrafluoroborate (200 mg), 3-pyridinylboronicacid (6 g), degassed ethanol (120 mL), degassed water (30 mL) andtriethylamine (7.7 mL). The mixture was heated at 70° C. until thereaction was complete, then the temperature was decreased to 20° C. andthe mixture was filtered. The reactor and the filter cake were washedwith water (2×5 volumes). The wet cake was suspended in a mixture ofwater (5 volumes) and acetonitrile (5 volumes). The slurry was heated to60-65° C., then hydrochloric acid (33%; 1.3 equiv) was added, followedby triethylamine (1.4 equiv). The mixture was aged for 1 h, then cooledto 20° C. and filtered. The wet cake was washed with water/ethanol(50:50 mixture). The cake was dried under vacuum at 40° C., to affordthe title compound.

Intermediate 3(NE)-N-{[8-Chloro-2-(pyridin-3-yl)quinolin-3-yl]methylene}-2-methylpropane-2-sulfinamide

To a nitrogen-purged reactor were charged(S)-(−)-2-methyl-2-propanesulfinamide (27 g), K₂HPO₄ (5.4 g)Intermediate 2 (50 g) and K₃PO₄ (31.5 g), followed by tetrahydrofuran(165 mL). The suspension was heated at 40-45° C. until the reaction wascomplete, then the mixture was cooled to 10° C. KH₂PO₄ (22.7 g) andwater (13 volumes) were added, and the slurry was stirred at 20° C.,then filtered. The solid residue was washed with water and with anaqueous solution of KH₂PO₄, then dried under vacuum at 40° C., to affordthe title compound.

Intermediate 4N-{(1R)-1-[8-Chloro-2-(pyridin-3-yl)quinolin-3-yl]-2,2,2-trifluoroethyl}acetamide,Methanol Solvate

A nitrogen-purged reactor was charged with Intermediate 3 (20 g),tetrabutylammonium acetate (3.24 g) and toluene (140 mL). The mixturewas cooled to 0° C. and (trifluoromethyl)trimethylsilane (11.5 g) wasadded, maintaining the reaction temperature at 0-5° C. The reactionmixture was stirred at 0-5° C. until the reaction was complete. Themixture was warmed to 20° C., then poured onto water (100 mL). Theaqueous phase was discarded and the organic layer was washed again withwater. The resulting toluene solution was treated with water (20 mL) andconcentrated aqueous HCl (5.25 equiv). The reaction mixture was heatedat 50° C. After the reaction was complete, the aqueous layer wasextracted with fresh toluene (60 mL), at 50-70° C., then a neutralizingamount of 30% aqueous NaOH solution was added. The organic layer wasseparated and the aqueous layer was re-extracted at 70° C. with toluene(3 volumes). The combined organic phases were washed at 70° C. withwater (3 volumes), then concentrated to a dilution of approximately 2.5volumes. The residue was cooled to 5-10° C., then triethylamine (1.5equiv) was added. Acetic anhydride (1.3 equiv) was added dropwise,maintaining the reaction temperature below 10° C. The reaction mixturewas heated at 40-45° C. for 1 h, then methanol (˜1.1 volume) was added.Crystallization was observed, then the suspension was cooled to −10° C.and filtered. The cake was washed with methanol at −10° C. The resultingsolid was dried under vacuum at 40° C. to afford the title compound.

Intermediate 5N-{(1R)-1-[8-Chloro-2-(1-oxidopyridin-1-ium-3-yl)quinolin-3-yl]-2,2,2-trifluoroethyl}-acetamide

Intermediate 4 was introduced into a reactor. Acetonitrile (5 volumes)was transferred into the reactor, then acetic acid (1.42 equiv) and 1.5Maqueous KHCO₃ solution (5 volumes) were added. The mixture was heated to40° C., then peracetic acid (39% w/w solution in acetic acid, 2.0 equiv)was added dropwise. The mixture was stirred at 40° C. until the reactionwas complete. A 1M aqueous solution of Na₂S₂O₃ (3.0 volumes) was addeddropwise at 40° C. The mixture was cooled to 25° C., then a 1M aqueousNaOH solution (˜7 volumes) was added until pH 7-13, followed by water(5.0 volumes). The slurry was cooled to 0° C., then filtered. The wetfilter cake was washed with water. The resulting wet solid was driedunder vacuum at 40° C. to afford the title compound.

Intermediate 6 Pyrido[3,2-d]pyrimidin-4-ol

A reactor was charged with isobutanol (50 g) and formamidine acetate (45g). The slurry was heated to 75-85° C., then 3-aminopicolinic acid (25g) was added portionwise. The slurry was heated under reflux untilreaction was complete. The reaction mixture was cooled to 20° C., thenwater (3.1 mL) was added. The slurry was stirred for 1 h and filtered,then washed with water and dried under vacuum at 40° C., to afford thetitle compound.

Intermediate 7 4-Ethoxypyrido[3,2-d]pyrimidine

To a suspension of Intermediate 6 (10 g) in ethyl acetate (50 mL) wasadded N,N-dimethylethylamine (13.8 g). The mixture was cooled to 0-5°C., then trifluoroacetic anhydride (15.8 g) was added. After completionof the reaction, a 2.7 M solution of sodium ethoxide in ethanol (59 mL)was added slowly. After completion of the reaction, acetic acid (1.94mL) was added, and the remaining N,N-dimethylethylamine and ethanol wereremoved by distillation. A 20% aqueous KCl solution (5 volumes) wasadded, then the phases were separated at 50° C. The aqueous layer wasre-extracted with ethyl acetate (2×3 volumes) at 50° C. The combinedorganic layers were azeodried, then solvent-switched tomethylcyclohexane. The concentration was adjusted to 7-8 volumes. Thedistillation residue was washed at 90° C. with 20% aqueous KCl solution(0.5 volumes). The organic layers were slowly cooled to 0° C. Theresulting solid was filtered and washed with methylcyclohexane, thendried under vacuum at 40° C., to afford the title compound.

Example 1N-{(R)-1-[8-Chloro-2-(1-oxypyridin-3-yl)quinolin-3-yl]-2,2,2-trifluoroethyl}pyrido[3,2-d]pyrimidin-4-ylamine,Crystal Form F

A solution of concentrated sulfuric acid (1.25 volumes) in water (totalvolume of solution ˜4 volumes) was prepared in a reactor, thenIntermediate 5 was added at room temperature. The resulting solution washeated at 70° C. and maintained at that temperature until the reactionwas complete. The reaction mixture was cooled to 0° C., then2-methyltetrahydrofuran (1.0 volume) was added and the reaction mixturewas neutralized by the addition of 28% ammonia. After phase separation,the aqueous layer was extracted with 2-methyltetrahydrofuran. Thecombined organic layers were washed with water, then the resultingsolution was filtered on charcoal. The solvent was switched ton-propanol, then azeodried. To the distillation residue (˜3 volumes) wascharged Intermediate 7 (1.1 equiv), then the internal temperature wasincreased to 60° C. To the reaction mixture at 60° C. was added 1M HClsolution (0.09 equiv) (prepared by adding acetyl chloride to n-propanolin a separate vessel). The resulting mixture was stirred and maintainedat 60° C. until the reaction was complete. The mixture was cooled slowlyto −5° C., then the residue was collected by filtration. The wet cakewas washed with n-propanol, pre-cooled to −5° C. The residue was driedin a vacuum oven at 40° C., to afford the title compound.

Example 2N-{(R)-1-[8-Chloro-2-(1-oxypyridin-3-yl)quinolin-3-yl]-2,2,2-trifluoroethyl}pyrido[3,2-d]pyrimidin-4-ylamine,Crystal Form B (Hydrate)

Example 1 was dissolved in 2-methyltetrahydrofuran/water (26 volumes:4.5volumes), at 40° C., by addition of NaOH until pH 10.5±0.5. The aqueouslayer was discarded. The organic layer was washed with brine, then withwater, until the pH of the aqueous layer was neutral. The solvent wasswitched to 2-propanol by distillation under vacuum (if required,2-propanol can be added until dissolution at 65-75° C.). Water was addedslowly to the solution at >65° C., until the 2-propanol:water ratio wasapproximately 80:20. The mixture was cooled slowly to 20° C., then waterwas added slowly until the 2-propanol:water ratio was approximately40:60. The mixture was aged for 0.5 h, then cooled slowly to 0° C. Theslurry was aged overnight. The residue was collected by filtration, thenwashed with 2-isopropanol/water (40:60) at 0° C., to afford the titlecompound.

Example 3 Conversion of Crystal Form B (Hydrate) to Crystal Form F

Example 2 was dispersed in 2-propanol (7 volumes). After aging at 50° C.for 1 h, the solvent (1.0-1.5 volumes) was removed by distillation. Themixture was cooled slowly to 0° C., then filtered. The wet cake wasdried under vacuum at 40° C.

Analytical Examples

X-Ray Powder Diffraction (XRPD)

XRPD patterns were collected on a Bruker D8 diffractometer using Cu Kαradiation (40 kV, 40 mA), θ-2θ goniometer, divergence of V12 and aLynxeye detector. The software used for data collection was Diffrac PlusXRD Commander 2.6.1 and the data were analysed using Diffrac Plus Eva13.0.0.3.

Samples were put on single crystal supports, which were rotated in theirown plane during the analysis with the following data collectionsettings:

-   -   Angular range 4.5 to 30° 2θ.    -   Increment: 0.02.    -   Time per step: 0.5 s/step.        Crystal Packing

Crystal diffraction measurements of the solid forms were collected on asingle crystal X-ray diffractometer, model Oxford Gemini R Ultra, Moanode. Crystal structure was resolved therefrom using the methodSHELXL-97.

Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)

DSC thermograms were obtained using a TA Instruments Q2000 calorimeter.The calibration for thermal capacity was carried out using Sapphire andthe calibration for temperature and energy was carried out usingCertified Indium. Either aluminium pierced pan of 40 μL or closedstainless steel pan of 100 μL were heated at 10° C./minute from 25° C.to 300° C. A purge of dry nitrogen at 50 mL/minute was maintained overthe sample. Data were collected with Thermal Advantage (Q series)version 5.4.0 and analyzed with Universal Analysis version 4.5A.

Thermo-Gravimetric Analysis (TGA)

TGA thermograms were collected on a Mettler Toledo TGA/SDTA851e. A 100μL aluminium pan was heated at 10° C./minute from 25° C. to 500° C. Anitrogen purge at 50 mL/minute was maintained on the thermobalance andthe oven during the measurement. Data were collected and analyzed withStare software, version 9.30.

Dynamic Vapor Sorption (DVS)

Two different types of DVS equipment were used, where the sample weightuptake is plotted against the relative humidity over the sample:

-   -   SMS DVS controlled by the software DVS Win. The sample        temperature is maintained at 25° C. The weight change of the        sample as a function of % RH (relative humidity expressed as a        percentage) was monitored by the microbalance. The sample was        placed on a glass pan attached to the microbalance. A moisture        cycle was performed from 30 to 90 to 0 to 30% RH at 25° C.        (dm/dt 0.002 with a scanning step 10%).    -   Projekt Messtechnik Sorptions Prüfsystem SPS 11-100n or Surface        Measurement Systems DVS-1; the sample was placed on an aluminium        (SPS 11) or platinum (DVS-1) holder on top of the microbalance        and conditioned at 25% RH and 25° C. A moisture cycle was        performed from 25 to 95 to 0 to 25% RH at 5% RH per hour at 25°        C.

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Form B

FIGS. 1 to 3 illustrate the XRPD patterns of the hydrated solid formhaving different hydration ratios: hydrate.nH₂O with 0<n≤2. FIG. 1: n=2.FIG. 2: n=1. FIG. 3: n≤1. The XRPD patterns exhibit variablecharacteristic peaks at: 11.0° to 11.1°, 12.5° to 12.6°, 20.9° to 21.1°,and 22.9° to 23.0° 2θ±0.2° 2θ.

FIG. 4 shows the DSC thermogram of the hydrate.nH₂O performed in closedpan. The hydrated solid form exhibits an endothermic event at 146° C.±6°C. followed by an exothermic event corresponding to a recrystallizationinto the anhydrous Form F and subsequent melting of Form F.

FIG. 5 shows the TGA thermogram of the hydrate.nH₂O. Two distinct weightlosses as well as a continuous slope at the beginning of the spectrumwere observed. The continuous slope represents the water at the surfaceof the crystals, whilst the weight loss (5.97% corresponding to 1.7molecules) identified between 25° C. and 150° C. corresponds to therelease of the water associated with the crystal packing. The secondimportant weight loss observed, starting from ˜210° C., corresponds tothe degradation of the product.

FIG. 6 depicts the DVS curve, showing the water sorption and desorptionof the hydrate under variable relative humidity. From 25% RH to 95% RH acontinuous water uptake is observed (˜2.4% weight). In the second partof the cycle (95% RH to 0% RH), the sample loses mass continuously and astepwise mass loss of 3.3% weight is observed at low RH. In the thirdpart (0% RH to 25% RH), the sample shows a stepwise water uptake of3.6%. The DVS profile clearly shows the variable water content behaviourof the hydrate.nH₂O. The sample was checked by XRPD pre- andpost-measurement and a slight shift of diffraction peaks was observed.

Hydrate•1H₂O Hydrate•2H₂O orthorhombic orthorhombic Space group P2₁2₁2₁P2₁2₁2₁ Unit Cell Cell lengths [Å] a 9.169(2) a 9.0686(3) Dimension B14.9626(14) b 14.8654(5) C 16.545(5) C 16.9944(6) Cell Angles A 90.00 A90.00 B 90.00 B 90.00 γ 90.00 γ 90.00 Cell Volume 2269.84 2290.99 Z: 4Z′: 0 Z: 4 Z′: 0

FIGS. 7 and 8 illustrate the crystal packing of the hydrate.nH₂O withn=2 and n=1 respectively.

FIG. 9 provides a structural overlay of the hydrate.nH₂O with n=1 andn=2, showing the perfect superimposition of both crystal packings, theonly difference being the number of incorporated water molecules.

Thermodynamic and Kinetic Stability of Form B

The hydrated solid form (Form B) was found to be thermodynamicallystable under ICH conditions, meaning 25° C./60% RH and 40° C./75% RH.The thermodynamic stability was checked by suspending crystals of Form Bfor 30 days in appropriate solvent/water mixtures, thus creatingenvironments with the desired water activity. As water activity isequivalent to relative humidity (e.g. 60% RH=water activity 0.6), anddue to the more rapid exchange of molecules between the crystals and thesaturated solution in the suspension, this approach gives thepossibility to observe the equilibrium condition of the solid form.Accordingly, Form B was also found to be kinetically stable for 7 weeksat 25° C./60% RH and at 40° C./75% RH. Kinetic stability was checked byexposing solid, powdery samples to air at selected temperature andrelative humidity.

Form F

FIG. 10 illustrates the XRPD pattern of the anhydrous form.Characteristic peaks of the anhydrous form are observed at 6.4°, 8.7°,15.2°, 15.5°, and 20.3° 2θ±0.2° 2θ.

FIG. 11 shows the DSC thermogram of the anhydrous form. This solid formexhibits a characteristic melting endotherm at 238.5° C.±5° C., followedby an exotherm. This suggests that the sample decomposes upon melting.

FIG. 12 shows the TGA thermogram of the anhydrous form. The shallowcontinuous slope at the start represents some solvent at the surface ofthe crystals, whilst the true weight loss starting from 210° C.corresponds to the melting and decomposition.

FIG. 13 depicts the DVS curve, showing the water sorption and desorptionof the anhydrous form under variable relative humidity. The diagramshows the non-hygroscopic behaviour of the anhydrous form with a limitedwater uptake of 1% observed from 70% RH onwards.

Table 2 provides the crystal lattice data for the anhydrous form.

Anhydrous form orthorhombic Space group P2₁2₁2₁ Unit Cell Dimension Celllengths [Å] a 11.4304(4) B 18.3469(7) C 20.3019(11) Cell Angles A 90.00B 90.00 γ 90.00 Cell Volume 4257.56 Z: 8 Z′: 0

FIG. 14 illustrates the crystal packing of the anhydrous form.

Thermodynamic and Kinetic Stability of Form F

The anhydrous solid form (Form F) was found not to be thermodynamicallystable under ICH conditions, meaning 25° C./60% RH and 40° C./75% RH.The thermodynamic stability was checked by suspending crystals of Form Ffor 30 days in appropriate solvent/water mixtures, as explained abovefor Form B crystals. The anhydrous solid form was nevertheless found tobe kinetically stable under ICH conditions, which means exposing solid,powdery samples to air at selected temperature and relative humidity.Thus, Form F was found to be kinetically stable for 7 weeks at 25°C./60% RH and at 40° C./75% RH.

The invention claimed is:
 1. Form B of seletalisib, wherein Form B is ahydrated crystal form thereof, represented by formula (IA):

wherein n is at least 0.9 and no more than 2.1, having an XRPD patternthat exhibits characteristic peaks at 11.0° to 11.1°, 12.5° to 12.6°,20.9° to 21.1°, and 22.9° to 23.0° 2θ±0.2° 2θ using Cu Kα radiation. 2.Form B of seletalisib as claimed in claim 1, wherein n is 1.0.
 3. Form Bof seletalisib as claimed in claim 1, wherein n is 2.0.
 4. Form B ofseletalisib as claimed in claim 1, that exhibits an endothermic event at146° C.±6° C. in a DSC thermogram.
 5. Form F of seletalisib, whereinForm F is an anhydrous crystal form thereof, having an XRPD pattern thatexhibits characteristic peaks at 6.4°, 8.7°, 15.2°, 15.5°, and 20.3°2θ±0.2° 2θ using Cu Kα radiation.
 6. Form F of seletalisib as claimed inclaim 5, that exhibits a melting endotherm at 238.5° C.±5° C. in a DSCthermogram.
 7. A process for the preparation of Form F of seletalisib,which comprises reacting the compound of formula (II) with a compound offormula (III):

wherein L¹ represents C₁₋₆ alkoxy, optionally substituted aryloxy,optionally substituted arylthio or optionally substituted heteroaryl; inthe presence of an acid, at an elevated temperature in an anhydroussolvent.
 8. A process as claimed in claim 7, wherein L¹ representsmethoxy, ethoxy, n-propoxy, n-butoxy, isobutoxy, phenoxy,pentafluorophenoxy, 4-chlorophenoxy, 4-nitro-phenoxy, 4-methylphenoxy,2,4,6-trimethylphenoxy, 4-methoxyphenoxy, phenylthio, imidazol-1-yl,1,2,4-triazol-1-yl or 4-(dimethylamino)pyridinium-1-yl.
 9. A process asclaimed in claim 8, wherein L¹ represents ethoxy.
 10. A process for thepreparation of Form B of seletalisib, which comprises contacting Form Fof seletalisib with water in an organic solvent; followed bycrystallization therefrom.
 11. A process for the preparation of Form Fof seletalisib, which comprises contacting Form B of seletalisib with awater-free medium; followed by crystallization therefrom.
 12. Apharmaceutical composition comprising Form B of seletalisib as definedin claim 1 in association with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.13. A pharmaceutical composition comprising Form F of seletalisib asdefined in claim 5 in association with a pharmaceutically acceptablecarrier.